Data Sources and Bibliometric Data Collection
The 5th edition of the Research.com Best Economics and Finance Scientists in Turkey Ranking primarily draws on bibliometric data aggregated from well-established sources, including OpenAlex and CrossRef, supplemented by multiple other reputable data repositories. These platforms collectively provide comprehensive coverage of scholarly publications and citation records. The bibliometric data utilized for constructing the citation-based metrics were collected on January 12, 2026. A pivotal metric employed in establishing each scientist’s rank is the D-index (Discipline H-index), which specifically accounts for publications and citation impact within the examined discipline—Economics and Finance—thereby ensuring focus and relevance in the ranking.
Scope of Research and Ranking Criteria
This ranking rigorously examines 279,971 scientist profiles identified across a wide array of bibliometric sources spanning all academic disciplines. For the domain of Economics and Finance specifically, 18 scientists were evaluated in depth. To qualify for inclusion, a researcher’s D-index needed to be at least 30, reflecting a high level of scholarly impact within the discipline. Additionally, a majority of tier publications attributed to the scientist had to be firmly situated within the realm of Economics and Finance. Consideration was also given to awards and notable achievements in this field, providing a holistic view of scholarly merit.
The D-index threshold is dynamically calibrated as increments of 10 according to the estimated total number of active scholars in each discipline, ensuring that the threshold rigorously reflects disciplinary scale while guaranteeing that the top 1% of scholars are always incorporated into the rankings. Furthermore, to maintain the specialty-specific focus, the difference between a scientist’s overall H-index and their disciplinary D-index is constrained to be 30% or less, thereby ensuring relevance and precision in the ranking.
Verification and Secondary Metrics
The Research.com team acknowledges that raw bibliometric data alone cannot serve as an absolute measure of scholarly output. Accordingly, each scientist profile underwent manual verification and was cross-referenced against publications indexed in a broad assortment of trusted sources and academic repositories. While the number of papers published in prominent journals and conference proceedings does not directly impact a researcher's position in the ranking, it is recognized as a valuable secondary indicator of a scientist’s contributions to the advancement of Economics and Finance research.
The final positioning in the ranking is based on the D-index calculated using bibliometric information sourced from OpenAlex and CrossRef, which are among the most prominent and widely respected databases accessible to the global research community. For detailed information on the comprehensive methodology behind this ranking, interested readers are encouraged to visit our methodology page.
Research.com’s Mission and Vision
Research.com is committed to fostering a transparent and motivated scientific ecosystem worldwide. Our mission in creating this ranking is to empower researchers, companies, and policymakers to identify and track the trajectories of leading experts within specific fields of study. By providing clear insights into who the top scientists are by discipline, country, and institution, we seek to facilitate collaboration, resource allocation, and informed decision-making across the global academic community. Through meticulous and careful compilation and verification processes, we strive to offer a credible and authoritative resource that highlights excellence in Economics and Finance research in Turkey.
